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Color not as pictured
If you are interested in this item I advise doing as I did and order the smallest size - this way you can determine if the background color is to your liking without spending a lot of money. The background is not as light as pictured in the catalog or on-line; it is the color of brown sugar or maple sugar. Also, what appears to be merely a subtle woven texture in the illustrations, is actually almost a polka dot pattern and is very dominant in the design.
September 5, 2012

BEAUTIFUL RUG
This rug is absolutely beautiful...the detail is amazing and just the perfect size.
September 4, 2012

New home accent
Adds character and warmth to our dining room just off the deck, a perfect bridge between indoors and out. A conversation starter!
August 29, 2012

It is a great looking rug; good for summer!
I did not give the rug 5 stars because of the material it is made of or perhaps it is the added polypropylene which does not allow the ends to lay flat. Any suggestions?
August 24, 2012

Just what I was hoping for
This rug is fun! I ordered this for my family room, which is done in shades of gold, ivory, and blue, and it is just what the room needed to pull it together. The material is soft on the feet, and it is true to size. I got the 5x7, and have no problem with the enlargement of the writing - it looks good. I will say, as have others, that it is darker than pictured. It is more of a light tan color, and the writing a dark brown. I have had to clean up a cat mess on it, and it cleaned up just fine. I am so glad I bought this!
August 22, 2012

Very practical and stylish
This is a nice solution for several outside entryways onto a large stone floor. The rugs are not too graphic, so they do not call too much attention to themselves, blend into the floor a bit, but have a witty style, and are flat (no tripping), easy to clean, soft on bare feet but durable--- a perfect solution. I have three the same size at three patio doorways into one Great Room. I am very happy with my considered choice of these.
August 15, 2012

exactly like it shows
I am very pleased with my purchase. This rug is beautiful. It is in my bedroom and really gives the room a pop. I would recommend this rug. Love it.
August 11, 2012

Antique Letter Rug is a Great Value for the Price
For under $100, I got the 5'x7' (rough size) and put it in the dining area under the table. It's a real brightener for the area and easy to spot clean by hand with soap and water. It took only 2-3 days to lay flat after being curled up in a tube. The weave is a little more obvious than the pictures show, but it's still a great value for the price.
July 23, 2012

Great rug!
I bought this to put in my French County kitchen and it looks great! Plus being indoor/outdoor the spills are no problem.
July 16, 2012

great in every way
Love the rug - it is in my office along with antique maps on the walls. The rug allows my office chair to glide over it easily. a great choice, delivered on time..thanks
July 14, 2012

Charming rug
Put the rug in guest room - low traffic and minimum care.
Still trying to figure out what it says - French dictionary in hand. Only problem is that it has creases from being rolled/folded which should go away in time.
July 13, 2012

Would reccomend
Not the same color as shown in magazine however, is very nice and durable. Worth the price.
July 12, 2012

Love, Love, Love it!!!!
This goes great in my french cafe kitchen. Easy to clean.
July 10, 2012

not what expected
the rug looks great in the catalog, HOWEVER
the color is completely different....it shows as light
beige (almost creme) w/grayish print AND
IT IS a YELLOWISH (heavy on the yellow) BEIGE with
BROWN writing.
You would do your customers a huge service to state the color is NOT what appears in the catalog and to also
tell exactly what the colors are
i chose not to send it back as the hassle involved was too
great
but, i would not order again from your catalog based on
this experience
July 8, 2012

Great accent for my home office
This rug meets my needs and adds to the decor of my home office. My black lab lays by my desk most of the day when I'm working and it is easy to vaccum and wash when needed. The design is a great accent to my red and white decor. I am looking forward to it wearing well.
July 7, 2012

quality less than expected
I was a bit surprised by the quality of the print when I received this rug. I bought the largest size so perhaps the scale on it is the problem, but the pattern is very pixellated and looks kind of cheap. It is also a VERY thin rug and not particularly soft. From down the hall looking into the room the rug looks good though, it's only as you get closer that the weave looks grainy.
July 5, 2012

Great to look at.
Loved it with my french decor. Gives a chic look to my apartment.
July 1, 2012

Better than the picture...
Upon receiving this rug, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the colors are warmer than the picture depicts. To me the rug itself looks a little more cream colored with greyish, brown writing. In person, the rug is definitely more of a beige, granola color and the lettering is milk chocolate. To some that might be disappointing, but to me it was a welcome surprise. It was just "ok" before and now I absolutely love it. Fits my house perfectly as I love warm colors. I highly recommend it. The picture doesn't do it justice.
June 20, 2012

Durable and Decorative
I purcased two sizes of this style of rug - one for my kitchen and one for a side porch - both high traffic areas. The rugs add a very nice touch of style with the confindence that they are durable. I sweep daily and they clean up well.
June 3, 2012

High quality
High quality. However, in the catalog the lettering appeared to be black. Was disappointed when I saw it was not but was able to use anyway. Really like it. You might consider mentioning the color in your catalog to prevent this mistake. Otherwise very pleased.
May 23, 2012

This rug is softer than I expected
Since I am using this cute rug in my bedroom, I was pleasantly surprised that it is fairly soft and smooth, for in indoor/outdoor rug.
I would have liked to see more of the postal "stamps" on it but apart from that, it is really good-looking.
May 18, 2012

Really suits our needs
We use this rug in the family room. I bought it to lighten up the room for the warm weather and it is more than I expected. It makes a statement for the room and it is not scratchy or pinchy like many outdoor carpets, since my little grandsons are always playing on the floor. Low maintenance, good quality for a great price.
May 14, 2012

Beautiful
I love this rug. It is very beautiful. It is very thin but I like that. It lays nicely. It is in the room to the left of my front entry door and looks amazing!!! I would recommend it!
May 13, 2012

Casual Chic
I purchased two of these for my covered patio. Yes, the color is tan - darker than the picture - but it is a lovely neutral and looks great. I re-rolled the rugs the opposite direction and left them for a day, and they laid perfectly when placed on the patio. I think I could've just turned the edges under for a day and would have had the same result. Really...this rug is not as uncooperative as some of the reviews state! It is a good looking rug with an elegant casual attitude. I love mine!
May 11, 2012

Not the color it seems!
I was not pleased with the background color of this rug. In in catalog it looks quite light on the background and the real rug is much, much darker. I did not return it as it was too much trouble, but wish I had not selected it.I love all the Ballard purchases I have made except for this one.
May 11, 2012

This rug is great!
This rug is everything promised and DOES clean up with just a little soap and water!!!
May 10, 2012

2 out of three were outstanding
I purchased three of these runners for my house. We have a pool and I wanted to make sure there was a dry running area from the sliding glass too to the bathroom. Two of the three were in excellent condition...on of the bindings on one of the runners was fuzzy...like it had been pawed by a cat. Too much of a pain to send it back. The price was right...you couldn't get a runner for less money; the runners suit our needs.
May 9, 2012

Looks wonderful in my breakfast room!
Works well under the breakfast table especially with our one year old and a four year old. Looks great with the vintage brass chandelier I already owned and some antique brown and white transfer plates hanging on the wall. Vacuums easily and washes up well ....no need to cry over the boy's spilled milk!
May 3, 2012

Poor Website Depiction, Great Rug
The previous reviews are correct; the rug is more of tan color and not ivory/cream as depicted online. Another thing I found is that when you are on top of the rug, the antique lettering does not look like writing. You can only tell that it is writing when you are further away.
With that being said, I still love the rug. The color has grown on me and the lettering issue doesn't bother me. I would still recommend this product, just be aware of what you are really purchasing.
May 3, 2012

Great Rug
I love my new rug!! It did take a day for the edges to lay flat... but the hair dryer idea helped. I'm thinking of getting a matching one for my kitchen. The colors are great!! Yes.. The writing is easier to see farther away but that doesn't matter to me.. i can't read it anyway..lol..
April 30, 2012